Jake Axelrod, founder and creative director of METALAB, didn’t set out to build a traditional supplement company. “I never felt like I truly belonged in this category,” he says. “Instead of trying to fit in, we chose to do the exact opposite.” In 2020, he started METALAB with personal savings, a deep curiosity and a […]
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The ‘mommy makeover’ is trending, and a growing number of patients are now asking whether cosmetic procedures such as a tummy tuck, liposuction or breast augmentation can be performed at the same time as a Caesarean section. But surgeons warn that combining elective cosmetic surgery with a C-section can sharply escalate risk during an already
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For new parents, keeping a baby clean isn’t just about bath time. Everyday hygiene routines, from proper handwashing to trimming tiny nails and keeping feeding equipment clean, play a vital role in protecting babies from common infections while their immune systems are still developing. Simple daily habits can make a significant difference in a baby’s
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For many families today, food choices aren’t just about taste – they’re about trust. What used to be simple snack decisions now require careful label reading, school policy awareness and constant consideration of allergies and sensitivities. With food allergies affecting an estimated 2 to 3 out of every 100 children in South Africa – and
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Do you know your health numbers? Your blood pressure, stress levels or nutrition habits? Most of us can rattle off our bank balances or how many steps we’ve taken today, but ask about the metrics that really matter to our wellbeing – and we often draw a blank. And it’s not just a feeling. Research
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At 25, Kaitlin should be living independently. At 18, Lihle should be finishing school. Instead, both are fighting for their lives against aplastic anaemia (AA): a rare blood disease that leaves patients vulnerable to infections, uncontrolled bleeding and severe anaemia. A stem cell transplant gives approximately 80% of patients a real chance at recovery –
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Tea tree oil is one of the most versatile natural ingredients, valued across cosmetics, personal care, household cleaning and even pet products. Commercially used for more than a century, its origins go back much further to the Indigenous communities of Australia, who long recognised its medicinal and cosmetic value. What is tea tree oil?Tea tree
Screen time has become one of the most pressing concerns for children’s brain development and mental health in the digital age. This article urges families to act decisively to protect children’s brain development, emotional wellbeing and essential human skills in an era dominated by social media, artificial intelligence and persuasive technology. It highlights two major
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When it comes to packing nutritious lunchboxes that kids will actually enjoy, the key is not to take away the fun of eating, but to recreate the textures and flavours they love using ingredients that truly fuel their bodies. Parents don’t want their child’s lunch to feel ‘boring’, and luckily there are plenty of ways
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A healthy lifestyle does not mean you have to play an organised sport or follow a gym routine. There are so many other ways that South Africans can embrace an active lifestyle – which is the most powerful choice you can make for your overall health. The combination of moving more, conscious eating and getting
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